Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge - wife of Prince William, second in line for the British throne. The girl from an unaristocratic, albeit very wealthy family, made a dizzying career, turning from a modest assistant in the family business into one of the most influential people in the royal house of Great Britain.
Childhood and adolescence: the beginning of a biography
Katherine Elizabeth Middleton was born in January 1982 in Berkshire. The girl’s parents, Michael and Carol Middleton, worked in aviation for a long time, and then opened their own company for the sale of goods for the holidays. The idea was successful, the family got rich. Subsequently, Katherine herself, and her younger sister and brother joined the family business, helping their parents as much as possible.
The girl received an excellent education. After college, she entered the prestigious University of St. Andrews at the Department of Art History. In 2005, Kate received a bachelor's degree and was engaged in marketing in a family company, responsible for catalogs and photography of products.
At the university, an acquaintance with Prince William took place, which gradually grew into a novel. The couple was repeatedly noticed at student events and in friendly companies, Kate received invitations to the Prince's birthdays. By the end of their studies, all the media were sure that this particular girl would become the bride of the prince. However, in 2007 the couple broke up, which was officially announced. After spending several months apart, the young people began to meet again, and in November 2010 the engagement was officially announced.
The wedding of the year took place at the end of April 2011. About 1900 people arrived for the celebration in the classical royal style, the wedding took place in Westminster Cathedral. After the ceremony, the newlyweds received the title of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Royal duties
Today, the Duchess of Catherine is a full member of the British Royal House, the patron of many organizations. She oversees companies in charge of the affairs of women, children and youth, and takes care of charitable committees, museums and art galleries. The Duchess of Cambridge is responsible for representing the interests of Great Britain at international meetings of the highest level. She often accompanies her husband, Prince William, but holds many events on her own. At the court, the Duchess was sincerely interested in matters, Catherine managed to gain the trust of Elizabeth II, and the Prince of Wales, as well as the sympathy of ordinary Britons.
